As part of the UN Sustainable Development Goal “Good Health and Well-Being,” the students of the Department of Chinese Studies took a walk along the “Health Trail.”

On October 19, 2025, the faculty and students of the Department of Chinese Studies took part in a joint walk along the “Health Trail” (Terrenkur) in Almaty. It is worth noting that many international students from the faculty also actively participated in the event. The activity was part of the department’s plan dedicated to the implementation of the “Sustainable Development Goals” (SDGs). The main purpose of the event was to promote good health and well-being.

Benefits of walking for human health:
• The body functions better, and overall health is strengthened. Studies show that walking can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases threefold.
• It partially replaces sports and helps with weight loss.
• It helps prolong youth.
• It improves mood.
• It enhances brain activity.
• It requires no financial expenses: apart from comfortable shoes, no special equipment or investment is needed.

The “Health Trail,” a favorite spot for residents, visitors, and tourists of Almaty, is especially beautiful this autumn, painted in vibrant shades of red and gold. During the event, the department’s staff and students not only promoted the benefits of walking and a healthy lifestyle but also enjoyed unforgettable aesthetic pleasure from the beauty of the autumn landscape.